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Emaar Mektan

Madina

Emaar Mektan

Madina
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Highlights

9min walk to Haram (1120m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1420m)
Gates: Bab al-Salam (Gate 1) (9min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (14min)

Highlights

Bin Dawood (8min)
Al Baik (6min), Kudu (5min), Hardee's (6min)
Gates: Bab al-Salam (Gate 1) (9min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (14min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

4.6
Excellent
Based on our pointing system
Location4.7
Comfort4.5
Amenities4.4
Staff4.7
Cleanliness4.6

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Highlights

9min walk to Haram (1120m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1420m)
Gates: Bab al-Salam (Gate 1) (9min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (14min)

Highlights

Bin Dawood (8min)
Al Baik (6min), Kudu (5min), Hardee's (6min)
Gates: Bab al-Salam (Gate 1) (9min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (14min)

AI Overview

Emaar Mektan sits on Bab Al Salam Road in Madinah’s west-central hotel zone, a location that is clearly oriented toward pilgrims visiting Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Multiple sources place it a short walk from the mosque, and Booking’s current listing states the property is about 1230 feet from the mosque, which is roughly 375 meters in a straight approach to the nearest mosque edge, though real gate walks are longer.
For male pilgrims, the hotel is especially convenient because the west-side route aligns naturally with Bab al-Salam, one of the best-known entrances for visitors approaching the Salam area.
For women, the stay is still walkable, but the practical route is usually longer because women’s designated entrances are farther around the complex than the nearest west-side men’s entrance.
Review data is strong enough to say this is a well-liked mid-range pilgrim hotel rather than a luxury standout.
Guests consistently praise location, staff, cleanliness, and overall comfort, while the most repeated concerns are operational rather than structural: slower check-in at peak periods, some compact spaces, and mixed dining feedback.
Overall, Emaar Mektan appears well suited to pilgrims who want a central Madinah base with a manageable walk to the mosque and plenty of nearby food options.
It is a stronger fit for travellers prioritising proximity and practical convenience over premium facilities or guaranteed special views.

Travel Umrah's Rating

4.6
Excellent
Based on our pointing system
Location4.7
Comfort4.5
Amenities4.4
Staff4.7
Cleanliness4.6

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Address:Emaar Mektan, Bab Al Salam Road, Madina, 41421, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

single room
twin/double room
suite
junior suite
twin room
double room
family room
suite - de luxe
triple room
quadruple room
junior suite - single use
family room 2 bedrooms
triple room - balcony
triple room - de luxe
double room - single use
twin room - single use
family suite
single room - city view
twin/double room - city view
suite - single use
double room - business
suite - royal
quadruple room - de luxe
standard room
twin room - city view
triple room - city view
suite - family
family room - shared room (dormitory)
suite - double room
twin/double room
quad room
twin/double room - standard
triple room - classsic - haram view
twin/double room - park building
triple room - standard
3 queen beds
quad room - city view
quadruple room - standard
twin/double room - haram view

What guests say

9.0/10

Review sentiment is broadly positive for pilgrim stays: guests repeatedly praise the short walk to the Prophet’s Mosque, helpful staff, comfortable rooms, and strong cleanliness scores. The most consistent complaints are occasional check-in delays, some room/bathroom tightness, and mixed experiences with food or reservation handling.

Very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi / convenient west-side location
Helpful and courteous staff
Clean rooms and bathrooms
Comfortable beds and good room comfort
Many food options and a supermarket nearby
Check-in can be slow at busy times
Some rooms or shower areas feel small
Food quality/value gets mixed reviews
Occasional reservation or meal-plan confusion at reception
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men heading to the old mosque / Salam area, the west-side approach makes Bab al-Salam the most practical first target.
  • 2.Women usually need a longer walk than men because the designated women’s prayer entrances are farther around the mosque complex; allow extra time before salah.
  • 3.At prayer peaks, add several minutes for crossing courtyards and security flow even if the map walk is short.
  • 4.If travelling with elderly family, leave with a wheelchair buffer because the route is flat but crowd density near the mosque can slow progress.
  • 5.There are food outlets and a supermarket very close by, so light groceries and quick meals are easy without needing a taxi.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~15 min from the airport

I could not verify a dedicated musalla or guaranteed Haram-view rooms from reliable primary listings. Standard verified amenities include restaurant, lift access, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi, and luggage storage.

Taxis should be easy to find on Bab Al Salam Road / West Area because this is a busy central pilgrim zone near the mosque hotels.

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